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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-09-28

If the venerable Bishop Miles who is prrsid-
ing over the African Methodist Episcopal con-
ference in Louisville, never did anything be-
fore to cnttle him TO lasting fame. no one 'm,. can
DENY him that honor now. lie rose manfnliy
TO Tic occasion, when he lectured the preach
crs of the conference. before proceeding 10
business, for not paying their debts. His eX-
ample is to be commended and his advice un,
ihesitatingly endorsed. 1t cannot be SAID that
preachers rs a rule are remiss In paying debts,
but the fault is so serious and 50 destructive
he too severely condemned. 1t Is painful
fact that many ministers seem to regard their
business conduct wholly apart from lneir
professions as preachers But nothing vii,
sooner shake ihe confidence of plain ana sr,a
practical men than failure to pay debts. Inc
preacher who thus fails, kills his infiuence ior
good among honest people.-GreenutHe Ne"S'
Church-members, rs well as preachers
should be required to settle their current o''iS'
or else forfeit their membership. Church
membership means very little rs to the re-
spectability of the individual, if the men,
bcrs word is not good at store for any need
ed article.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-09-28
An OrangeburG Jury Render Just
Verdict.

BY reference to an extract In another part
of the Press and Banner 1t will be seen that
the Nortons, father and son, murderers o'
Lafayette Hamblin, have been convicted oi
murder and sentenced to be hanged at Or
angeburg, December end.
The jury rendered a verdict OF guilty, with
a recommendation 10 mercy. The recon-
mendation TO mercy could have no effect on
action Of the Judge. He had no alternative.
The law required him to pass the sentence
Of death.
The recommendation to mercy, however,
may influence the Governor when petition
for q Communication Of sentence may be pre-
scntcd to him.
The verdict of the Orangeburg jury is graft
fylng evidence that all law Is not overriddcn
in Soath Carolina. and that occasionally ju
~ may be found who will enforce the law.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-09-28
The Cumberland Gap Railroad.

A project is now on foot to complete this
road from Aiken to Edgeneld, and the Nc,0S
and Courier urges the work. Charleston has
been asked for help and if she comes down
with the dust, it is likely that the road will
he finished to Edgciicld. Except tour miles,
the entire distance has been graded between
these points, and it does seem that 4 graded
road might bc ironcd.
There seems TO he an effort just now all
along the line, to revive hope In the final sue
cess of the road.
We have no information as TO the prospects
Which would warrant us in expressing any
belief that the road can be built over the
mountains, but we do believe that 1t is posi-
bic to build some part of the road.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-09-28
BLOODY ARRAY IN ANDERSON.
Between white Man and n Negro.
HOth Partics Seriously Wounded.

4 difficulty occurred on last Saturday be.
tween Mr.. Joshua Ashley. OF Martin Town,
Isaiah Met t'orpin, In a tenement house occu-
pied by McCorpin on Ashlcy's plantation In
which serious injurci were inflicted. We
but understand that Ashley and the negro
had some disagreement, for which Ashley
commanded him to leave the place, and en-.
tered the house to enforce the command. Ihe
Mr.. Ashley had pistol. Just how hostilities
began. We did not hear but Mr.. w. T. Ashley,
who intcrfercd, was badly cut on the forehead
was shot under lhc right shoulder blade by
Joshua Ashley as he was STOPPING down to
pick up his knife which he had dropped: The
negro's wound Is serious, as Is also Mr. W. I.
penetrated the skull bone just above tho eye
Anderson Intelligencer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-09-28
Reunion of 10th 8. G. v.

Sergeant G. w. Howard, of Co. B, 10th S. G..
V, has n letter in these columns which en-
plains Itself. The proposition for reunion
must meet with hearty response from every
solder, and no time seems more suitable than
the Atlanta Exposition. Let the old soldiers
speak out.
The attention Of the brethren Of the press
in Abbcville, Edgcfleld, and Sumter counties
is asked to Sergeant Howard's letter.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-09-28
HOW HAS THE MIGHTY FALLEN.
The Hon. Jefferson Davis and Prohi
DitiOn.

Editor Press and Banner:
The ex.president of the late Confederate
States. In English parlnnce. has proclaimed
prohibition. This is q "gcd. send" to n large
number OF Southern men. They wanted only
hibition will now be defeated every where In
the South. But the cause will gain more In
the North than itw!ll lose in the South by the
somo consointon tic ito to The friends of TEMPER
ance. even In the South. The thoughtful
reader will observe that Mr.. Davis has offered
nothing new upon the subject. and the are u
ments used have been refuted time and again
He is simply lending his name and influence
to the enemies OF humanity. What specta-
Gle How has the mighty fallen! 1t Is an all.
sufficient answer to Mr.. Davis to state the fact
that the Supreme Court OF the United States
doesn't agree with him, x.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-09-28
BLACK DRESS GOODS.

We give special attention to Black Goods.
Cashmeres, Sebastapools,
Henrietta Cloths, Mohair Lusters,
serges, Batiste, Drab DeAlma, &c.
Would call special attention TO our all wool
40 inch Black Cashmere at SOC. and 60c.
Is pieces Black Dress Goods l2l4c. to 2c.
20 pieces Black Dress Goods 25c. to Soc.
Is pieces Black Dress Cashmeres 40c. to Soc.
20 pieces Black Dress Goods Soc to $1.00.
BLACK AND COLORED SILKS.
20 pieces Black and Colored Dress Silks.
II you think Of buying Silk this fall give
US look.
LADIES WRAPS, JACKETS AND
NEW MARKETS.
We placed our order with the manufactur-
ers early in the season for this class Of goods.
They are coming in almost every day. The
cotton crop has been cut Off since our order
was given. We have the goods-they must be
sold. Our prices for the next Is days will tell
It's o,Dr story. Come and see.
JERSEY JACKETS.
We are not overstocked, but have 80 dozen
in store and more to come. There Is no gar
ment that will take the place Of "Jersey
Jacket" They have come to stay.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-09-28

THE progressive and wide-awake editor of
the Florence Times, Mr.. c. II. Prince, has
bought beautiful small type for his newspa-
per. The day for big type in country newspa
pers Is about over, and we shall expect to sec
advertisements offering secondhand long
primer and BREWER at purchasers own prices
if any purchasers can he found. Mr.. Prince
has done good thing in getting the small
type. He can fill the paper with live matter
when he has it, and in dull weeks he can put
In plate or a block to fill the remaining
space.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-09-28
RIBBONS.

Over $50 pieces Ribbons oil shades and
widths.
DRESS GOODS.
80 pieces Dress Goods from &c. TO l5c.
so pieces Dress Goods from I5c. to Csc.
30 pieces Dress Goods from 25c. to SOC.
10 pieces Dress Goods from SOC. to 0Oc.
TRIMMINGS.
10 pieces Moray Plush.
All the newest shades.
10 pieces Moray Silk
In all the leading colors.
Is pieces Stripe Plush and Velvets.
In all the new combination OF colors.
10 pieces Brocade Silk.
Is pieces Surah Silks. A beautiful line colors,
suitable for dress or trimmings from 50c. up.
80 pieces Braid Trimmings.
All the new designs In black and colored.
Is Braided Sets,
Black and colored for Dress Trimmings.
Jet Pasamentries, Silk Pasamentries,
Bright and Lusterless Jet Ornaments and
Epaulets for Dresses.
IrIdescent Beaded Trimmings to match Silks
and Worsted Dress Goods.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-09-28

THE Carolina Spartan intimates that there
has been no rush during the past week of
delinquent subscribers at the trcasurcr's
desk. If the editor would print a special in
vitatiop, and mail it 10 each one, lie would
find il q profitable and pleasant work. This
done once month during the Winter costs
something, but then 1t pays. AS sa rule people
make a point of honor to pay their subscrip-
tlons to country newspapcrs-if the editor
willingness to receive it.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-09-28
NewDerry's Printer in Georgia.

The Gainesville Eagle, of Gainesville, Ga.
by Mcssrs. Butt & Blats, is one of the neatcst
received at this Office. Mr.. Bats was. we pre-
sumo. once printer in Newberry, and n
faithful ono he was, too. We are glad to see
him in so good Il paper. Success to him and
his partner.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-09-28

We sec from our country exchanges that
many of them are receiving large accessions
TO their subscription lists.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-09-28

Farmers will find it to their advantage to
price groceries especially flour at Rosenberg
store. 9-2S
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-01-21
A FUNERAL STOPPED.

A Coroner Steps In to Make an InvestiGo-
tion Of the Cause Of Death.
CHICAGO, Jan. 13.-Yester1ay afternoon
people in the vicinity Of $50 Larrabee street
were surprised to SEQ the funeral of girl
known as Lucy Krug stopped by the police
as it was about to leave the house, espec-
tally as soon after several detectives and
Deputy Coroner Barrett and his assistants
arrived to make an investigation as to the
death. In September, 1885, Lawrence
Krug, captain, was married to Mrs. Held
elmeyer, sister-in-law of Officer Heidel.
meyer, of the Rawson street police station.
Krug and his bride started on o wedding
trip to New York. he previously insuring
his wife's life for 81 600 in the Knights and
Ladies Of Honor. When on their wedding
tour Mrs. Krug died and Krug was married
again in New York. He had been at home
but few months, when his second wife,
whose life had also been insured in the
same association, died. Two months after
her death he married Mrs. Albertina R0hr,
who was nine years older than he. This
was in September, last. Six weeks
later she was attacked with typhoid
fever and died This last
Mrs. Krug was also insured in the Knights
and Ladies OF Honor. During her illness
she was attended by DIR. Kalistein. Some
comment was made at the time and some
suspicious were aroused at her Death by the
fact that the insurance, which was made
out to her daughter, Mrs. Charles AnGcr.
son, had been signed over to Krug
Lucy Heidelmeyer, or Krug, as she was
generally called, daughter of krug's first
wife, was insured in the same association
and the policy was made payable to her
Krug. He was placed under
surveillance and DIR. Bluthardt Will make q
post mOrtem examination on the body
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-01-21
AN EXODUS.
Many Negroes Leaving the Country Around
jackson, Miss.

Many Negroes Leaving the Country Around
jackson, Miss.
JACKSON, Miss, Jan. 13.-Many negroes
from the hill district daily pass through
here bound for the Mississippi swamps, and
sands have gone there. Almost every
train contains large numbers Of them
bound thithcr, 80 passing through
Tuesday night, principally from the
counties Of Jasper, Newton, Rankin and
Scott. Many Of them are forced to move
from necessity, on account of the extremely
poor crops made in East Mississippi last
season and to such the rich lands Of the
Mississippi delta are inviting fields. Others
are entice1 away by agents who are sent
out in search OF labor. The movement is
assuming such proportions that the land
owners Of the hill districts are bccom.
ing greatly alarmed, and in some In
stances have held public meetings
warning labor agents to keep cit Of
their section. The delta country, how
ever, is the proper field for the negro;
and as he can do 30 much better there, in
the way Of crop raising, then in the hill dis
tricts, there il NO power that can stop the
tide Of emigration fact which is gradu-
ally becoming apparent to all. Until the
present lease Of the penitentiary went into
effect-January 1, 1874 majority Of the
convicts were leased out to planters, princi-
paily in the delta district; but under it con-
victs are not allowed to work outside the
walls, except ON public work, and their
places are being filed with laborers pro-
cured elsewhere.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-01-21
WIT AND WISDOM.

Some men are born mean and some
achieve meanness. No one has mean
ness thrust upon them.-7eras Sitiings.
"A Charleston paper speaks of an
opal "as large as a small hens egg"
We should think it would be difficult to
set.-Boston Commercial Bulletin.
That distinguished and excellent
Judge, Lord Mansfield, once observed:
''True popularity is not the popularity
which is followed after, but the popu-
lar;ty which follows after
(which is correct" asked Mrs.
Coldtea, "'the biscuit are light or the
biscuits are light?'" Neither" re-
piled the first floor front, 1.-THE biscuit
are heavy is correct. THE Rambler.
Now is the time to look around for
last years snow-shovel. If you have
any trouble in finding it look in tho
parlor over the piano. The chances
are that your oldest daughter decorated
it and hung it up last spring.-Son'ez.
rille Journal.
Mrs. Gle Hobson (complacently)-
Yes. Mr.. Featherly, that is 4 portrait Of
myself when little girl. It was painted
by celebrated artist. Mr.. Featheriy
(anxious to say the right thing)-Er-
one of the old masters?-N. Y. Sun.
Extremely Thin Party: just re-
turned from Florida, old man! Great
country to brace a man up! Gained
twenty-five pounds in three weeks!
Stout Party: How'd You get thereby
mail?-Puck.
A frightened earl: -
There was once an English ear
Who loved an American gearl;
When he found her estate
Was house ana back gate,
It frightened his hair out of ceari.
Boston Budget.
Eyes, the team isquite u good one.
Mr.. Horsely." he said as he returned
the liveryman's brag team. "but it has
two drawbacks" ''Oh, indeed; and
may inquire what they are?" Tho
lines. "-Dailas News.
-"Do send that organ-grinder away.
His music is hOrrible!'' II don't think
so. consider it fine music" Finer
Decidedly so. How could it be other
wise. when it's ground so much?'-
Chicago Ledger.
"A rather elderly maiden had mar
ried gentleman named Young. AL
low me to congratulate you on the
renewal Of your youth" said the jester
after the ceremony. ''Sir." was the
frigid and dignified response. IL fail to
comprehend your meaning" 'Why.
said the jester. ''don't your know your
marriage has made You Young sgain7
-RttsbUrgh Dispatch.
Some people have such surplus
of wisdom that they are constantly
OVERLOOKING in streams OF counsel to
others. 1t makes no difference
their counsel is asked or not,
or whether it is becoming in them to
give or not, they thrust it forward
Their poor victims feel like saying, in
the language Of Esau to Jacob: "Ihave
enough. my brother; keep thai thou
hast unto thyseh. Chicago Standard.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-01-21
RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL.

Bangs are prohibited in the Semi
nary of st. Agnes, for young ladies,
Roman Catholic institution in Brook
lynn Y. Mail.
"A young man has joined the Pres
! bytery of Sacramento who is the first
one born in California that has entered
the ministry Of the Presbyterian
church.
The Baptist Weekly is authority for
the statement that recently, in Con-
necticut, three persons were baptized
whose ages were respectively, 81, s.
and LOG years. 7's.-'s's q
The English Methodists have pur-
chased at Epworth, the birthplace Of
John Wesley, site for chapel, school,
and parsonage, as memorial of him.
"A society recently organized in .
young ladies' seminary. not great
way from Boston. had as its cOnstitu-
ton: This society is organized for
the purpose of having good time"
I'm Philadelphia the Anglomania
has developed to such proportions that
a school has been started where young
ladies can learn the English walk in
less than a mOnth.--Philadelph; Press.
"A Canadian lady, who was UNDER
going examination for a teachers GER
tificate, was asked: ''WhO surrendered.
and to whom, at the battle of Sedan?''
She answered, positively: General
Washington to the Duke of Yelling
ton. Troy Times.
The Waldensian Synod, after full
discussion of the plan of union between
the Waldensian and the Free Church of {
Italy, adopted it warmly after some
modification. This will ensure the de-
sirable concert of effort for the evan
gelization of that land of many of its
most earnest and warm-hearted Chri-
tians.
A convention of Young Peoples
Associations of the churches of New
York was held the other afternoon and
evening. and a permanent society was
organized. the object of which is to en-
courage the forming of such associa--
tons and to increase their efficiency.
The plan embraces churches Of all de-
nominations. not excluding Catholics
". ]. Tribune.
A mission Sunday-school, number
ing about three hundred. and composed
OF newsboys. bootblacks and street
waits, assemblies on Sunday afternoons
in the large hall of the old Board Of
Trade building, Chicago. 1t opens with
a lunch of sandwiches for the children.
and closes with singing and a march
around the hall under the lead of an
orchestra Chicago Journal.
Archbishop Ryan. of Philadelphis
has caused much cOmmotiOn among the
managers Of the Catholic Charity Bali.
which for several years has been bril-
liant social and financial success in
that city. by calling attention to the
fact that the Third Plenary Council Of
Baltimore, in its decree prohibits all
balls for charitable institutions. He
says that none Of the proceeds Of tho
ball can be devoted to charitable OBJ
jects.-N. T. Sun.
"A rich friend of the university at
Syracuse. N. T., will shortly build for
It an observatory and furnish tele-
scope. A rumor, which is not denied
by the faculty, is to the effect that an
other friend Of the university is soon to
present very large and valuable
library to the Institution. The present
building is SO fully occupied that a new
structure will have to be put up to con-
tain the new library.-Bu6alo Express.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-01-21

Three blocks Of stores in Batavia, N. r..
were destroyed by fire recently, causing Q
loss Of $4,000 Five firms were burned
out
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-01-21
showing the total value Of public building. and


showing the total value OF public buildings AMI
grounds TO be S,o60,WaI
Considering the expenditures thus made u
providing public institutions for new ant
growing Commonwealth. the burdens OF taxa
ton imposed by the State have never been ex
cessive. Its government has, ~ rule, beer
economically administered. The salaries OF its
omcers have been moderate. Its indebtedness
Ii very small The percentage OF taxation IN
nuaiiy levied Tor state purposes, rarely Large,
has been steadily Decreasing during the past
fourteen years, until. for the present fiscal year
IL u less tnan one-half that levied In 1917.
MUNICIPAL DEBTS AND TAXATION.
But Notwithstanding this steady reduction In
the percentage Of State taxation, the tax bur
dens n nearly every county are irlrsome Tho
rapid and enormous increase Of property valua-
lions has brought no corresponding decrease In
the percentage of tax levied by the municipal
authorities. InsmAny counties and cities, In
deed. the tax rates have steadily increased.
Worse than all, too. the aggregate Of municipal
Indebtedness ID rapidly and enormously swell
ing, until il has reached proportions that should
alarm every citizen who has at heart the pros
per1ty OF the State and the well-being Of Its
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-01-21

| OUR DIVORCE LAWS.
Grave complaints are made from many sources
concerning our laws relating to divorce. which
it is believed establish such grounds for separa-
| ton rs inevitably tend to make the marriage
! contract one carelessly assumed, because cas-
| lily abrogated At single term Of the district
court In one county fourteen divorce cases, all
brought within three months, were on the dock
ct The most common ground for these suits is
abandonment for one year." and between par
ties who for any cause desire to obtain adivorce
collision upon this ground is easy, and the
necessary proof readily furnished. It Ia believed
that citizens Of other states are taking advan-
tage of this loose provision in our laws and COM
ing here for the sole purpose Of obtaining . d.
vorce. Our laws on this subject should be
amended and the objectionable provisions re-
pealed.
THE STATE BOARD OF PARDoNs.
The State Board Of Pardons has held such
meetings IS the law requires, has carefully and
patiently investigated all applications made for
the pardon OF law-broakers, and has submitted
to me full and intelligent reports Of its findings
in each cose, with such rooompendations Us, in
the judgment Of its memhers, the facts ascsr.
tanned seemed to justify. The Legislature, in
providing for such . tribunal, acted wisely. The
exercise Of the pardoning power by the Execu-
tive, before tho creation Of this board WAS prac-
tically without responsibility. 1t was, there
fore, too often looked upon Is an act Of personal
favor. and the friends, family or counsel Of .
convicted criminal fmportuned the Governor
for clemency, basing appeals on their affection,
suffering. or interest, rather than ON fair con-
siderations Of justice and mercy.
QUIZ ELECIION LAVA
Frequent complaints are made, In the public
press, concerning the loose manner in which
elections are conducted. and II must be evident
to every impartial observer that our election
laws need amendment. Every safeguard which
experience suggests rs necessary, should be
adopted to secure fair, honest vote, to protect
voters against deception, and to insure an hon.
est count Of the ballots cast. The registry law
DOW In force is VIGOROUSLY defective. It pro-
notes and encourages, rather than prevents,
illegal voting. respectfully renew the recon-